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Envigo cited for animal welfare violations
The Envigo research facility in Cumberland County, the largest dog-breeding facility in the state of Virginia, has once ... Read more
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Farmville the Magazine
Thanksgiving foods ranked, pick the best from 1 to 10
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. While nothing makes me happier than getting to spend time with ... Read more
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Dance classes offered for grownups
Many of the area’s adults have children or grandchildren who take dance classes at the renowned Five Pointes ... Read more
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Animal control amendment passed
The Cumberland County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 Tuesday, Nov. 9, to amend the county’s Animal Control Ordinance ... Read more
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‘Drag all of us out’
Mask issue halts School Board meeting Buckingham County’s newly-passed medical freedom resolution recently came into question following the ... Read more
Lifestyles
Social clubs visit LCVA
Two local social groups for young boys and girls, the Fresh Boyz Club and the Social Butterflies, gathered ... Read more
Education
Leadership changes come to BCPS
Some leadership changes are coming to Buckingham County Public Schools (BCPS) after the School Board appointed a new ... Read more
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Forestry removed from Land Use Program
The Cumberland County Board of Supervisors has unanimously voted to remove forestry from the county’s Land Use Program, ... Read more
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Crews respond to school bus collision
Numerous first responders were on scene Thursday, Nov. 12, after one Prince Edward County Public Schools (PECPS) bus ... Read more
COVID-19
Vaccination efforts continue
As areas in the U.S. are beginning to see rises in COVID-19 cases, the Piedmont Health District is ... Read more
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Adopt an Esh Angel
An angel “tree” has been set up at Amish Originals on Main Street in Farmville for the Esh ... Read more
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Family injured by drunk driver
A GoFundMe page has been set up to raise funds for a local couple and their new baby ... Read more
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Toys for Tots kicks off
Donations are now being accepted for this year’s Marine Toys for Tots program. Founded in 1947 by Marine ... Read more
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SUP approved for Riverstone Solar
The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors has approved a special use permit (SUP) for the 149-Megawatt (MW) Riverstone ... Read more
Lifestyles
Tree lighting scheduled
The Town of Farmville’s Christmas tree has finally made its way to the center of Main Street Plaza. ... Read more
Lifestyles
Blake becomes stew master
Taft Carter, right, stands with nephew, Tim Blake, while Blake is completing his very first perfect and authentic ... Read more
COVID-19
Children can now get the COVID vaccine
Children ages 5-11 are now able to be vaccinated against the coronavirus, and local kids have wasted no ... Read more
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Murals add pop of color to Southside SPCA
Fun and lively murals featuring colorful dogs, cats, puppies and kittens now line the walls throughout the Southside ... Read more
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The Fishin’ Pig to relocate
Farmville residents will soon have even easier access to barbecue, brews and more as The Fishin’ Pig prepares ... Read more
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Crossroads audit completed
After two rounds of forensic auditing with no unlawful misappropriation of funds found, the Crossroads Community Services Board ... Read more
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Statue relocation on the horizon
Town officials are preparing to sign a contract which would see the former High Street Confederate statue moved ... Read more
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Electrical issues spark house fire
An electrical issue is believed to have been the cause of a Tuesday afternoon house fire on Belle ... Read more
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Pairet’s closing
Main Street staple to shut doors for good Longwood students and locals have been rushing to 140 N. ... Read more
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Christmas Mother extends application deadline
The Cumberland Christmas Mother program has extended its deadline for applications. Each year, the program helps bring holiday ... Read more
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Organization aids wild cat colonies
A Charlottesville-based nonprofit is helping to improve the lives of feral cats and reduce wild cat colonies throughout ... Read more
COVID-19
Pfizer authorized for children ages 5-11
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in children ... Read more
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$290,000 raised for Esh children
Community members, family, friends and even strangers have successfully raised over $290,000 to help with medical bills and ... Read more